Candice Matthews Brackeen

Founding Partner

Candice Matthews Brackeen is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in leadership and entrepreneurship. As the Founding Partner at Lightship Capital since June 2020 and Chief Executive Officer of the Lightship Foundation since January 2017, Candice has played a pivotal role in supporting startups and fostering innovation. Additionally, Candice served as a Visiting Professor at Howard University for a brief period in early 2024 and was an Advisory Board Member at GAN from June 2019 to July 2022, contributing to a community dedicated to empowering startups. Candice also held a position on the Board of Directors for Beech Acres Parenting Center from June 2015 to June 2018. Candice earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Cincinnati between 1998 and 2004.

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